This summer, NextPort will prototype a new app to integrate biodiversity data into its digital twin solution. The app will help safeguard marine mammals such as dolphins and whales, by enabling maritime traffic in the Strait of Gibraltar to see the likely locations of their habitats.

The app will be developed as part of a new research and development project with the Port Authority of Algeciras Bay (APBA) aimed at safeguarding cetaceans – whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals – from maritime traffic. The project, called Guardianes del Mar (“Guardians of the Sea”), is entering its second phase in 2025.

Launched by APBA in 2023, Guardianes del Mar began with the trial of an underwater monitoring system to track cetaceans in the Strait of Gibraltar. This system enabled the creation of digital risk maps consisting of data gathered by habitat types, to help identify areas of conflict between maritime traffic and marine mammals.

As one of APBA’s next steps for this project, NextPort will develop a mobile application to support the initiative. Working in close collaboration with APBA and other local partners, the app will help people at sea to easily report cetacean sightings to enable broader and more accurate data collection on marine mammal movements and habitat data. Once gathered, this data will be analyzed and integrated into NextPort’s digital twin; bringing an intelligent, digital layer of protection to marine mammals throughout the Strait.

“Guardianes del Mar reflects how ports can leverage digital tools to protect marine life while improving their operations,” said Oscar Pernia, Chief Technology Officer at NextPort. “It’s a great example of the type of challenge NextPort was built to support, and our wider company purpose – with Moffatt & Nichol – to support our industry sustainability and environmental goals,” said Miluše Tichavska, GreenPorts & Sustainability Director at Moffatt & Nichol.

The project is part of the wider APBA’s Green Strategy and it’s focused on expanding knowledge and awareness of cetacean presence in the Strait, which is one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors, through which more than 100,000 vessels pass annually.

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NextPort Achieves Key Information Security Certification

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October 7, 2026

September 24, 2026

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully We are pleased to announce that we have successfully achieved ISO 27001, across NextPort's offices in Valencia and Algeciras, Spain, as well as our parent company Moffatt & Nichol's Long Beach and Raleigh offices in the United States., across NextPort's offices in Valencia and Algeciras, Spain, as well as our parent company Moffatt & Nichol's Long Beach and Raleigh offices in the United States.

This is the internationally recognised standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It sets out the requirements for how an organisation should identify, manage, and reduce risks related to information and data security.

This certification reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security, governance, and continuous improvement.

It reflects the hard work of colleagues across the business and our commitment to earning and maintaining the trust of those we work with every day.

Find out more in the video below.

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San Antonio Terminal Internacional Implements NextPort

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October 2, 2026

February 27, 2026

San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) in Chile has implemented a new digital operations platform in partnership with NextPort, aimed at enhancing visibility and efficiency across the terminal.

The digital twin is a virtual, real-time representation of terminal operations.

It enables online visualization of activities across the equipment fleet — including terminal tractors, container handlers, and STS and RTG cranes — supporting improved situational awareness, performance monitoring and operational decision-making.

All terminal equipment is fitted with the Black Dog card, a telemetry device developed in-house by STI’s Reliability team. The system enables the real-time transmission of operational data to a central platform, supporting both operations and maintenance planning.

The expanded use of telemetry is also expected to support more sustainable operations.

By optimizing transport routes and reducing fuel consumption and equipment wear, the platform has the potential to lower emissions and contribute to a reduced carbon footprint.

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Photo Courtesy of San Antonio Terminal Internacional

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How NextPort is Helping Monitor Carbon Costs in European Ports

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September 7, 2026

August 4, 2026

NextPort provides the digital twin and data platform powering the EU-ETS Observatory’s analysis of how carbon costs are affecting shipping routes, cargo flows, and port competitiveness across Europe.

The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) Observatory, which monitors how carbon costs are affecting maritime transport and port competitiveness, has released its second report tracking activity at EU gateway ports. As the consortium's digital twin and technology partner, NextPort develops and operates the data platform that powers the analysis.

Among its findings, the report shows that the share of long-haul transport work handled by major European Union gateway ports declined from 67% to 57% between Q1 2023 and Q1 2026, reinforcing the need to monitor potential shifts in cargo flows and port activity.

The EU-ETS is convened by Puertos del Estado, the Spanish government agency for state owned Spanish ports. This latest report measures the influence these costs have on shipping routes, port calls, cargo flows, and flags potential traffic diversion from European Union ports to nearby non-European Union hubs.

The report extends the analysis period to March 2026 and adds container-level tracking, helping the Observatory see where cargo moves after reaching European and nearby non-European ports. This makes it easier to identify changes in port choice, transshipment activity and feeder connections.

The Observatory is an initiative of Puertos del Estado, developed with Shipping Business Consultant (SBC), the Centre for Transport Innovation (CENIT) and NextPort.

The platform combines vessel tracking, port-call information, emissions data and shipping service intelligence. With container-level data, it can connect vessel movements with cargo movements, helping analysts identify rerouting, weaker connectivity and possible traffic gains for non-European Union hubs.

For NextPort, the report shows how digital technology can turn operational, emissions and container data into practical evidence to help authorities assess the European Union Emissions Trading System, protect port competitiveness and respond early to unintended network shifts.

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"It has been a pleasure collaborating on the pilot and adoption of the Digital Twin solution, and on building a reliable and efficient data backbone to support it. This is a strong first step, and I look forward to the next phase focused on impact assessment and value realization through deep integration with processes and technology."

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